Sanga Sanga Airport (RPMN)
Medium airport · Bongao, Tawi-Tawi Province, Philippines
Airport data
| Name | Sanga Sanga Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RPMN |
| IATA | TWT |
| Elevation | 15 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 5°2'54" E 119°44'36" 5.04820, 119.74334 |
| Location | Bongao, Tawi-Tawi Province, Philippines |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 6,102 ft (1860 m) | 98 ft | PEM | No |
Sanga Sanga Airport at a glance
Sanga Sanga Airport is a medium airport in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi Province, Philippines, known to airline systems as TWT. The field elevation of 15 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RPMN are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 02/20, offers 6,102 ft (1860 m) of pem surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RPMN shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Sanga Sanga Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lahad Datu Airport | WBKD | 157 km (85 NM) |
| Jolo Airport | RPMJ | 179 km (97 NM) |
| Tawau Airport | WBKW | 197 km (106 NM) |
| Sandakan Airport | WBKS | 209 km (113 NM) |
| Juwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB | WAQQ | 308 km (166 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sanga Sanga Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 15 ft field elevation of Sanga Sanga Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 57 airports and airfields we list for Philippines — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Sanga Sanga Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sanga Sanga Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sanga Sanga Airport is RPMN, and its IATA code is TWT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sanga Sanga Airport above sea level?
Sanga Sanga Airport sits at an elevation of 15 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sanga Sanga Airport located?
The airport lies at 5.0482, 119.7433 — in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi Province, Philippines, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lahad Datu Airport, about 157 km away.
Does RPMN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RPMN appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Sanga Sanga Airport?
Sanga Sanga Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 6,102 ft (1860 m) with a PEM surface.